Whirlpool EB19MK User's Manual
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1. NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Model EB19MK wu m E E a EON n Please read this Use and Care Guide before you do anything else This booklet tells you how to start your refrig erator clean it move shelves and adjust con trols It even tells you what new sounds to expect from your refrigerator Treat your new refrigerator with care Use it only to do what home refrigerators are de signed to do Parts and features Temperature Control Butter Compartment Adjustable Door Shelves Adjustable Glass Shelves Crisper Covers Crispers with Humidity Control Ice Cube Trays Slide Out Freezer Basket Plate Base Grille Utility Compartment Air Control Light Shield Power Saving Control Utility Bin Meat Pan Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here When you need service or call with a question have this inf mation ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate loc ated as shown Serial Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Purchase Date Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place Service Company and Telephone Number Safety first Child entrapment and suffocation are notthings of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still d2. pe Possibie Sounds e Slight Hum Soft Hiss e Clicking or Snapping Sounds e Water Sounds e ce Maker Sounds e Running Sounds Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn Because the sounds are new to you you might be concerned about them Don t be Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder The following chart describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them Probable Causes Your refrigerator has two fans you may hear the fan motors and moving Gir The defrost timer makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts When the refrigerator stops running you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops You may aiso hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan If your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compressor and motor It will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time Energy saving tips YOu can help your refrigerator use less electricity e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cab inet to be sure of a good seal e Clean ihe condenser coil regularly e Open the door as few times as possible Think about what
3. Arm to Start It If you have the automatic ice maker accessory or plan to add one later Part No ECKMF 6 there are a few things you will want to know e The ON OFF lever is a wire signa arm Down for making ice automatically Up to shut off the ice maker e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes sepa rated and to obtain increased storage capacity e t is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily e You will hear water running when ice maker is working You ll hear ice fall into the bin Don let these sounds bother you e The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight e Because of new plumbing connections the first ice may be discolored or off flavored Discard the first few batches of ice e If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Temperature Control toward a higher number Wait a day and if necessary turn the Air Control toward A e if you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you return the bin push it all the way in and lower the arm to the ON position e If cubes are stored too long they may develop an off flavor like stale water Throw them away They will be replaced Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation Arm to Stop Ice Maker c o z lt c a 2 m 2 0 gt o 7 Sounds you may hear DE A
4. Cold Cuts eese 3105 If meat is to be stored longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the same day as purchased Eggs Store without washing in the original car ton or use the Utility Bin that came with your refrigerator Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place mick On interior shelf Beverages Wipe bottles and cans Store on a door shelf or inside the refrigerator Butter Keep opened butter in covered dish or in the Butter Compartment When storing an extra sup ply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese S ore in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it Once opened re wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Condiments Store small jars and bottles cat sup mustard jelly olives on the door shelves where they are in easy reach Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil o keep food from drying out and transferring food odors Plastic containers with tight lids are fine too The freezer section is designed for storage of com mercially frozen foods and for freezing foods at home Packaging he secret of successful freezing is in the packaging The wrap you use must be air moisture and vapor proof The way you close and seal the package must not allow air moisture or vapors in or out Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with tight fitting lids straight s
5. a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e is connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electric supply and grounding eis used only for jobs expected of home refrigerators e is not near an oven radiator or other heat source s properly maintained is out of the weather s used in an area where the room temperature will not fall below 55 F 13 C is not run where there are explosive fumes is not used by children or others who may not understand how it should be used s not loaded with food before it has time to get properly cold SNIS 33O438 uv gt wa o Jg mu rm gt lt a m 77 Install properly 1 Allow v 2 cmm space on each side and at top for ease of installation 2 Ifthe refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave enough space so the door can be opened wider 3 The refrigerator back can be flush against the wall Level refrigerator freezer Leveling Screw e Use Screwdriver Front Roller to Adjust Right to Raise Left to Lower 1 Remove base grille see page 7 2 Toraise front turn each screw to the right 3 To lower front turn each screw to tne left 4 Check with level Remove sales labels Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label and other inside labels before using the refrigerator Any glue left can be take
6. freezer will stay cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat will stay cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected Use refrozen foods quickly If the condition of the food is poor or you have any suspicions it is wise to dispose of it 13 re Jg o O a gt Q Q g Vacation Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perishables freeze other items If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker 1 turn it off 2 shut off the water supply to the ice maker 3 empty the ice bin Long vacations Remove all tre food if you are going for a morth or more if you refrigerator s equipped with an automat c ice naker turn off the water supply to he ice maker ct least a day ahead When the last oaa of ice drog s turn off the ice maker Unplug the refrigerator ard clean it rinse well and dry Tape ruober or wood blocks to both doors keeping them open far enough for air to ge in This wil keep oaor and mola from building up Tape the blocks out of a child s reach do not allow children near the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open To restart refrasraror see Using Your Refrigerator 14 Moving If your refrigerator is equippe
7. number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consul tants or if you prefer write to Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This informa tion is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance FSF s Q registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement pan for your Whirlpoo appliance FSP replacement paris will fit right and work right because they are made fo the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance 15 o gt Z gt zZz Jg z lt o gt m lt O lt zZ m m g o lt o m O a gt 4 o A z o m lt gt Whirlpool Home Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 944023 Rev A Printed in USA c 4983 Whirlpool Corporation Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Ory
8. you need before you open the door Get everything out at one fime Keep foods orga nized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed e Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but dont overcrowd it sc air movement is blocked Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically But both should be cleaned about orce a month t help prevent odors from building up Of course sc is should be wiped up right away To clear your efrigerator turn the Temperature Cortrol to OFF inplug 4 take out all removable parts and clean it according to the following airect ons e It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and freezer to temperatures colder than they need to be If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them thats cold enough e Keep the Power Saving Control on OFF unless moisture forms on the refrigerator exterior e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radiator or in direct sunlight Cleaning chart Part Removable parts shelves crisper meat pan etc Outside Inside walls Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Door liners and gaskets Dark panels Defrost pan Condenser Coil Floor under refrigerator What to use Mild detergent and warm water Sponge cloth or paper towel mild deterg
9. ONS Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Temperature Control 2 call your 9echonis for your conditions Air Control B COOL LINE TOC COLD service If ICE isnt Heavy ice usage Temperature Control 3 assistance MADE FAST ENOUGH Very cold room temperature Air Control A telephone can t cycle often enough number If BC TH SECTIONS Door opened often Temperature Control 4 page 5 gre OO WARM Large amount of food added Air Control B Very warm or very cold room temperatures c o z Q lt lt zg m gt o x Adjusting crisper Humidity Control You can control the amount of humidity in the mois ture sealed crisper The control can be adjusted to any settng be tween LO and HI 2 LO open lets moist air out of crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetab es with skins 3 HI closed keeps moist air in the cris per for best storage of fresh leafy vege tables Adjusting shelves Shelves can be adjusted to matcn tne way you use your refrigerator G ass shelves are strong enough to noid bottes m lt and other heavy food items To remove glass shelves Tit up at front 2 Liftup at back I 3 Pul shelf strargh out I s 3henos arr Be ovet To replace Guide tre rear nooks into the slots in the shelf supports 2 7 Gp front of shelf until hooks drop in oslot ower front of shelf gt level posit or To remove door shelves e Lift up and ou
10. To replace e Insert hooks irto guides on both sides e Push dowr Removing the freezer shelf e Lift front sight e Lift pack off supports SS oe e Replace in reverse order t a Lift the Front Then the Back Removing the crispers and crisper covers Slide crispers straight out fo stop Lift the front Slide the rest of the way out Replace in reverse order Push the Tab to Clear the Cover Snap Back into Place Covers are held in place by two pegs at the back and two notched tabs in front e Press front tabs out of the way e Lift cover front e Lift back off the pegs Replace in reverse order The center leg can be made shorter or longer to help level the crisper covers if necessary Turn the leg clockwise to make it longer Turn it Counter clockwise to shorten if Removing the freezer basket For proper air movement keep the freezer basket in place when the refrigerator is operating To remove the basket e Slide out to the stop e Lift the front to clear the stop e Slide out ine rest of the way To replace the basket e Place basket on the slides e Make sure tne wire stops clear the front of the Sudes e Slide basket Moving the meat pan The meat pan can be taken out and moved the same way as the shelves Remove the meat pan first Removing Slide the meat pan out to stop 2 Lift the front of meat pan 3 Slide pan the rest of the way out 4 Tilt cover up a
11. ance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawall 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfac tory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service com pany in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a na tionwide network of franchised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TEC CARE SERVICE lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE wWhIRLPOD APPLIANCES OR FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE ER VICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES Wick CO me XYZ SERVICE CO 499 9999 123 Maple OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING 999 9999 WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XY 7 SERVICE CC 123 Mane 299 9998 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone
12. angerous even if they will just sit in the garage for a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Associa tion of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents Contents Page Page BEFORE YOU PLUG IT IN ES Changing the Light Bulbs 7 Install Properly otia t Orden A Removing the Base Grille 7 Level Refrigerator Freezer 4 Ice Cube Trays 7 Remove Sales Labels 4 Optional Automatic Ice Maker zT ea s a f Clean It 4 Sounds You May Hear 8 Plug Itin 4 Energy SavingTips was lasa z 8 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR a 5 CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR TL 8 Setting the Controls 5 Cleaning Chart 25 Tu 9 Power Saving Control 5 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 0 Changing the Control Settings 5 Storing Fresh Food I 0 Adjusting Crisper ESE nl 6 Freezing and Storing Frozen Food 4 Adjusting Shelves 6 VACATION AND MOVING CARE P Removing the Freezer Shelf IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE eve KO Removing the Crispers and Crisper 1 Before Calling for Assistance 15 Covers 2 If You Need Assistance 5 Removing the Freezer Basket 3 If You Need Service 5 7 4 If You Have a Problem 5 Moving the Meat Par c 1983 Whirlpool Corporation Before you plug it in IMPORTANT Before using vour refrigerator you are personally responsible for making sure that it e is installed and leveled on
13. d slice as needed Pack in rigid wide mouthed containers or other recommended material Leave head space to al low liquids to expand during freezing 11 mn o O Oo 2 o Aa gt Q m o g m 12 Freezing Vegetables Freeze only fresh high quality vegetables picked when barely mature For best results freeze no more than 2 to 3 hours after picking Wash in cold water sort ana cut into appropriate sizes Blanch or scald Pack in recom mended container and freeze Do not freeze lettuce celery carrot sticks pota toes or fresni tomatoes All will become limp or mushy omctoes will collapse when thawed Freezing Meats the meat you thaw car only be as good as the meat you freeze Drugstore wrap in meal size packages Flat cuts or patties should be wrapped individually or in layers sepa rated by a double thickness of freezer wrap Make sure store wrappings are moisture and va por proof If not re wrap meats with one of the wraps recor mended under Packaging Freezing Cooked Food Prepare cooked foods as you would for the table shorten cooking time 101015 minutes to allow for additional cooking during reheating Omit seasonings and part of the liquid Plan to add them at reheating time Pota toes should also be added to soup and stew at heating time Add crumb and cheese toppings at heating time Cool as rapidly as possible and freeze at once Liquid
14. d with an automatic ice maker shut cff the ice maker water supply a day ahead of time Disconnect the water line After the last supply of ice drops lift the signal arm to turn off the ice maker Remove all food Pack frozen foods in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Remove everything that comes out Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the levelling rollers tape the doors shut tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back and refer to page 4 Dont forget to reconnect the water supply line if you have an icemaker QUESTIONS call your COOL LINE service assistance telephone number page 15 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your refrigerator will not operate e Is the electric cord plugged in e Is a fuse blown or a circuit breaker tripped e is the Temperature Control turned ON If there is a rattling or jingling noise or other unfamiliar sounds e Issomething on top or behind the refrigerator mak ing noise wher the refrigerator is running e New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds You may be hearing air flowing from the fans timer clicks for the defrosting cycle defrost water draining i
15. ent appliance wax or good auto paste wax How to clean e Wash removable parts with warm water and a mild detergent e Rinse and dry e Wash with warm water and a mild de tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Rinse and dry e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax ora good auto paste wax Apply wax with aciean soft cloth Do not use wax on plastic parts Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Sponge soft cloth or paper towel baking soda warm water mild detergent Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild detergent warm water e Wash with warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to 1 quart 951 warm water e Rinse and ary e Wash with mild detergent and warm water e Rinse and dry DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts Mild detergent and warrn water soft clean sponge and soft clean cloth e Wash with a soft grit free cloth or sponge e Rinse and dry with a damp grit free cloth or chamois DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or solvents like acetone benzine carbon tetrachloride etc These can scratch or damage the material Warm water and mild detergent Vacuum cleaner using the extended narrow attachment Usual floor cleaners e Remove base grille See page 7 To remove defrost pan lift pa
16. es will vary according to the quality of the food the type of packaging or wrap used moisture and vapor proof and the storage temperature which should be 0 F 17 8 C Food Storage time FRUITS Fruit juice concentrate 12 months Commercially frozen fruit 12 months Citrus fruit and juices 4to 6 months Others 8 to12 months VEGETABLES Commercially frozen Home frozen MEAT Bacon Corned beef Cured ham 1to 2 months Salting meat shortens freezer life Frankfurters 1 month Ground beef lamb veal 2 to 3 months Roasts Beef Lamb and veal 8 months 8 to 12 months 4 weeks or less 6 to 12 months 6 to 9 months 4 to 8 months Sausage fresh 110 2 months Steaks and chops Beef Lamb veal pork FISH Cod flounder haddock B 1012 months 3 to 4 months 6 months Blue fish salmon 2 to 3 months Mackerel perch 2 to 3 months Breaded fish purchased 3 months Clams oysters cooked fish crab scallops 3 to4 months Alaskan king crab 10 months Shrimp uncooked 12 months POULTRY Whole chicken or turkey 12 months 6 months Giblets Cooked poultry w gravy Slices no gravy 6 months Based on US D A and Michigan Cooperative Extension Service suggested storage times Food Storage time MAIN DISHES Stews meat poultry and fish casserole 2103 months TV dinners 3 to 6 months DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 6 to 9 months Margarine 2 to 9
17. ided canning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated paper and non permeable plastic wraps such as saran are recommended Note Heat sealed boiling bags are easy to use and can be used by themselves or as carton iners Sealing When sealing foods in bags squeeze out the air ligu ds need headspace to allow for expansion Twist the top and turn it back Fasten tie securely around the doubled over tail Put the label inside transparent bags use self adhesive label on outside of opaque ones Airtight wrapp ng calls for drugstore wrap Cut the sheet about one third longer than the distance around the food Bring the ends together and fold in toward the food at least twice to seal out air Crease ends close to food press air from package Fold tips Z e SEM R over twice Finish package and tope closed NOTE With unboned meats pad sharp edges with extra wrap or use stockinette to protect the wrap from punctures r I DO NOT USE e Bread wrappers e Non polyethylene plastic containers 1 e Containers without tight lids e Waxed paper Wax coated freezer wrap e Thin semi permeable wrap None of these are totally moisture air or vapor proof Freezing Fruits Select ripe blemish free fruits Be sure they taste as good as they look Wash 2 to 3 quarts liters at a time and drain Fruit that stands n water may lose food value and become soggy Sort peel tim pit an
18. months Cheese Camembert brick Mozzarella farmer s 3 months Creamed cottage DO NOT FREEZE Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss etc 6 to 8 weeks Freezing can change texture of cheese Ice cream ice milk sherbet 4 weeks EGGS Whole mixed 9 to 12 months Whites 9 to 12 months YOIKS o kiddos 9 to12 months Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed eggs BAKED GOODS Yeast breadsandrolls 3 months Baked Brown N Serve TOUS a eds oS Re 3 months Unbaked breads 1 month Quick breads 2 to 3 months Cakes unfrosted 2 to 4 months Cakes frosted 8 to 12 months Fruit cakes 12 months Cookie dough 3 months Baked cookies 8 to 12 months Baked pies 1to 2 months Pie dough only 4 to 6 months If electricity goes off Call the power company Ask how long power will be off 4 If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This will help frozen foods to stay frozen if service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker Or b Place about 20 pounds of dry ice on top of the food using pieces as large as pos sible Protect your hands with gloves c If neither food locker storage nor dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once A full
19. n a ioosely closed pape bag on a refrigerator shelf Store Meat Meat is perishable and expensive you won t want to waste an ounce of it through careless handling The following list and chart give you pack aging hints and time limits Store meat in the meat pan Fresh Prepackaged Meat Store fresh meat in tre store wrapping Vacuum packaged meat can be frozen f as long as one mon h if the seal is ot oroker If yu want to keep it frozen onger vou snoulc wrap f wit specia freezer wrapping maternal Fresh Meat Not Prepackaged Remove the market wrapping paper and re wrap loosely in waxed paper or aluminum foil for storing it unfrozen Cooked Meat Wrap or cover cooked meat with waxed paper plastic wrap or aluminum foil Store mmediatel Cured or Smoked Meat and Cold Cuts Ham bacon sausage cold cuts etc keep best in origi nal wrappings Once opened tightly re wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Canned Ham Store in refrigerator unless the la bel says it s okay to store on the shelf Do not freeze Fresh Poultry Loosely wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap The plastic wrap on poultry as pur chased may be used for storage STORAGE CHART FOR FRESH AND CURED MEAT Type Approximate Time days Variety Meats 1to2 Chicken ooa evo 1to2 Ground Beef 1 to2 Steaks and Roasts 3105 Cured Meats 71010 Bacon uec Rete ERR 5107
20. n off with rubbing alcohol Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See clean ing instructions on page 8 Plug it in 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle bM 3 prong grounding plug Refrigerator Power Cord Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Do not use an extension cord Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain See individual electrical requirements and grounding instruction sheet in your literature package Using your refrigerator Power Saving Control Temperature Control Air Outlet Air Control TEMP CONTROL 5 Let run overnight 2 BOTH SECTIONS TOO WAR adun Temp Control o mex higher number Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When the refrigerator is plugged ir for he first time 2 Set the AIR CON TROL to B 1 Set the TEMPERA TURE CONTROL to 3 Power Saving Control The Power Saving Control on the Control Con sole operates electric heater around the door open ings These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of he refrigerator Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in the refriger ator or freezer ase the
21. n over wire brace remove tape if any e Wash defrosl pan with warm water and mild detergent Rinse ana dry Replace with notched corner to the rear Push it all the way in Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille e Remove base grille e Clean dust and lint from condenser at east every other month e Replace base grille e Roll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows e Wash floor e Roll refrigerator back e Check to see if the refrigerator is level o Oo c zZ g e lt o lt z gt lt m a Sdill NIAVS AS43N3 O m gt z z Food storage guide STORING FRESH FOOD There is a ght way to package and store refrig erated or frozen foods To keep foods fresher longer take the time o study these recommended steps Leafy Vegetables Remove store wrapping Trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in Cool water Grain and store in crisper Cold moist air helps keep eafy vegetables fresh and crisp Tne crispers have sealing gaskets to help keep humid air in They also r ave a control to help adjust the amount of humidity ir the crispers Vegetables with Skins carrots peppers nonsper plastic bags or plastic container Fruits Wash iet dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crsper Do not wash or hull berries until hey are ready to use Sort and keep bernes in heir store cc fa ner ir a crisper or store i
22. nto the defrost pan If your ice maker will not operate e Has the freezer had enough time to get cold With a new refrigerator this might take overnight e Is the signal arm ON in fhe down position e Is the water va ve turned on Is water getting to the ice maker If there is water in the defrost pan e In hot muggy weather this is normal The pan can even be half fuil Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan doesn t overflow If the lights aren t working e Check fuses and circuit breakers Make sure it s plugged in If a bulb is burned out e See instructions for changing light bulbs on page 7 Use appliance bulbs only If the motor seems to run too much els the condenser behind the base grille free of dust and lint e On hot days gt r if the room is warm the motor naturally runs longer e f the door has been opened a lot or if a large amount of food has been put in the motor will run longer to cool down the interior Remember Motor running time depends on dif ferent things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of the controls And your new refrigerator may be larger than your old one so it nas more space to be cooled It also has a reguiar freezer instead of a frozen food cornpartment All this means better refrigeration and may require more running time than your old one 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assis t
23. or semi liquid dishes may be frozen in rec ommended containers with heac space Casser oles and other more solid foods may be frozen in the baking container If you dont want to leave your casserole dish in the freezer line it with foil Bake cool freeze lift out the foil package bag it and return to freezer Freezing Baked Goods Wrap baked breads in recommended material Thaw in wrapping Un baked yeast breads can be frozen after the first nsing Punch down wrap and freeze Bake cookies as usual Coo and freeze on trays then pack in recommended freezer bags or car tons Unbaked cookies may be dropped molded or rolled and frozen on cookie trays Store in bag or carton bake without thawing Refrigerator type cookies can be wrapped and frozen in roll form Thaw only enough to slice when ready to bake Fruit pies are best frozen unbaked Bake without thawing Bake pecan and similar pies before freezing rich fillings do not freeze solid Cut steam vents in top crusts when ready to bake IMPORTANT Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of food Put no more un frozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours No more than 2 to 3 pounds of fresh meat or 3 to 4 pounds of vegetables per cubic foot of freezer space Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly FOOD STORAGE CHART Storage tim
24. settings listed in the chart below POWER SAVING CONTROL lt z OFF SAVES en N BIWNMHBNES CONTROL CONSOLE TO START Adjuss Temp Cemroi to 3 Adjvu Air Control ro REFRIGERATOR SECTION TOO WARM Ash Temp Conrad te next higher number ond Av Control reword C AIR A C CONTROL ae Ua B TREEZER SECTION TOO WARM Ot NOT ENOUGH ICE Adjust An Control toward A Give the refrigerator time to cool down com pletely before adding food This may take sev eral hours These settings should be about right for normal household refrigerator usage The controls will be set about right when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm Do not block the air outlet on the contro panel Blocking it can slow the air movement needed to keep temperatures at the level you set E gen F N F 1 Use the OFF set 2 Use the ON setting ting when humidity if moisture forms IS lOW on the outside of the refrigerator e Adjust the Temperature Control first e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments e Then adjust the Air Control if needed CONDITION REASONS RECOMMENDED SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Temperature Control 4 Section is Large amount of food added Air Control B TOC WARM Room temperature too warm If Freezer Door opened often Temperature Control 4 Section 1s Large amount of food added Air Control A TOC WARM Very cold room temperature cant cycle offen enough QUESTI
25. t front 5 Lift up at back 6 R 1 Pull straight out eplacing Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports 2 Tiltup front of cover until rear hooks drop into slots Lower front of cover to level position 3 Replace meat pan in reverse order Changing the light bulbs Before removing the light shield for cleaning or for eplacing tre bulb unplug the refrigerator Use oiance bulbs only Refrigerator light e Push lightly on ne top center of the lignt shield until the rotcned tab unhooks from the control panel e Pull dowr or he sh eld until the tab clears the control panel e Lift the back hooks out of their slots e Repiace with a 40 watt appliance buio e Replace light smield in reverse order Freezer light e The freezer light shield pulls straight out from the freezer wall Replace in reverse order Removing the base grille e Open the doc e Pull grille outwards as shown e Do not remove Tech sheet fastened behind grille Metal Clips Support Tabs Metal Clips Support Tabs e Line up grille support tabs with metal Cips e Push firmly to s ap into place e Close the doc Ice cube trays To remove ice Hold tray at both ends e Slightly twist If cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get Optional automatic ice maker On Raise Signal Lower Signal
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